A GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA MAJOR FLOWER SHOW
April 26-27, 2023
Division III: Photography
Altered States
Class 6. Emergence
award
2nd
show No.
P031
Exhibitor(s)
Mimi Kerr The Garden Club of Houston, Zone IXNovice
Statement of Intent

The just emerging fern crozier in the early spring resembles the bishop's staff for which it's named before it unfurls.

Technical (Camera) and Editing Tools

Canon EOS 80D, Lightroom & Photoshop

Plant(s)
Asplenium bulbiferum — Mother Fern
 
Judges' comments

The image has a strong rhythm and radial composition. The slight lack of focus detracts from the textural aspects.